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London, United Kingdom
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Beeston Film Festival - alight edition!
Nottingham, United Kingdom · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
27
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Beeston Film Festival – alight edition! is a one-night film-art event in Beeston, Nottingham, staged at St John the Baptist Church as part of the town’s broader Beeston Film Festival brand. It is notable for presenting abstract, emotional, and visually driven short films with little or no narrative, pairing cinema with light-based art and performance to create an immersive showcase. The festival sits within a well-regarded Midlands short-film circuit and is associated with an internationally recognized community festival that has grown in reputation and earned FilmFreeway recognition and BIFA accreditation.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
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No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-23 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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